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I found a cell phone left in the public restroom , my intention was to return it to the office. I got busy with things and had forgotten to do so . It belonged to management whom tract it to my friends and as soon as he asked for it , I returned it immediately.
answered on Jun 20, 2024
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A commercial landlord can evict a tenant under the terms of the lease agreement, and proper notice.
Absent an intention for larceny, no crime happened here, especially when you immediately returned the cell phone as soon as he asked for it. So eviction... View More 
answered on Jun 20, 2024
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Whatever you owe to the roommate under the agreement between you, now you owe to his successor in interest in the agreement, here it can be the wife.
This is merely a discussion of general laws and not legal advice. For legal advice, more specific facts... View More
So my apartment charged us 750 for the deposit at move in. I recently moved away and received my deposit back (about $210). I was charged quite a bit for cleaning/ carpet cleaning and charged for painting. I thought that in California they are only able to charge for that if it is more than normal... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2024
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The landlord cannot charge you for charges related to wear and tear unless it is put in the lease agreement or the tenant causes damages.
You can for a small claim court damages take your money back.
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The least does not expire until February, and the lease has been paid in full. I'm not asking for any money back. I just need to be out of escrow and on the lease so I can take care of my personal situation that has changed rapidly.
answered on Jun 18, 2024
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Check the escrow instructions to see if there's a provision for cancellation. You probably need to pay some money to get Beach the contract.
Also, if you have a valid reason in good faith, you can come out of the context. For, there is a hidden... View More
If a real property is placed into a trust intending to hide it from or defraud a spouse during marriage or within a divorce OR if the real properties were placed in trust under synthetic names - is it a valid trust? Does it matter how much time passes before the truth was found?
answered on Jun 18, 2024
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A spouse cannot hide her assets (if come from community property that belongs to marriage). I'm California, they use the trace-back method and track back the source of funds of each property to see if that property is a community property or not. All... View More
I called and told the dealer I want all the add ons removed . Again it says optional and it hasn’t been 30 days so they should remove it’. The dealer is saying no since I signed . The did yes mention theft protections but never did the say “oh btw it’s going to add $1500 more to the cost... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
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Did you read all the details of the contract before you sign it? Usually, dealers Shame you and rush you to sign it without reading.
If the additional amount is not listed in the contract, you may be able to cancel the whole deal or waive it.... View More
My partner and I own our home as joint tenants, if one of us dies does the property pass without probate, to the surviving owner?
answered on Jun 11, 2024
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yes, if it is a joint tenancy with right of survivorship, the transference would be automatic and without probate.
This is merely a discussion of general laws and not legal advice. For legal advice, more specific facts and investigations are needed. I... View More
I found employment in northern California and I am moving to a different college called Chico State. I will finish my degree and be able to have a permit employment with this company. Due to the past environmental issues, this was a fatal killing of three people in the complex, I do not feel safe... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
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Fatal Environmental Hazard can make a property unhabitable. Also, there is a violation of the quiet enjoyment of the property. Under either legal theory, you can end the lease: 1. upon a proper notice to the landlord, and 2. landlord's failure to take... View More
And we were drug into this losing time and money for a erroneous error,we filed a denial,now were in case mgt,frivolous lawsuit
answered on Jun 11, 2024
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The facts are very vague about the allegations in the lawsuit against you. Are you being sued for fraud because of the error of the title company and county recorder?
The county recorder does not check or review the accuracy of what it is recording.... View More
He found out Im pregnant with his child and kicked me out of our studio. He took my keys and told me I'm not allowed in. Im now homeless with nowhere to go. He lets me in only while he's there and only to pack my bags and shower occasionally. I am mentally suffering greatly and struggling... View More
answered on Jun 11, 2024
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For a tenancy of less than a year, the owl agreement is enough. But you need to provide some proof that we are living there. E.g., your name on bills, insurance, bank accounts, etc.
A proper notice must have been given to you, at least a 30-day notice... View More
Hi, on May 1st I moved from an apartment where I lived 4 years, although leasing Manager said we would get our $500 deposit back due to the good condition of the apartment, as of today I have not received the deposit nor any letter. She asked for my current address so I emailed and text it to her.... View More
answered on Jun 9, 2024
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You should have been refunded in 21 days. If the landlord is not responsive, and not willing to communicate truthfully, you can file a claim against him in the small claim court where the property is located for Beach of contract.
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need to transfer my lease to a new tenant or conduct a lease takeover due to an urgent situation. However, the lease agreement has specific clauses about assignment, subletting, and adding additional occupants that seem restrictive and potentially void without prior written consent from the... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2024
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It seems that your lease agreement allows subleasing/assignment conditioned on the landlord's consent.
Landlord's consent must be reasonable, and he cannot just withdraw his consent not to allow subleasing. For example, if the new tenant has... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2024
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Yes, the lender may rely on a fraudulent credit score during lending. Later, when the interest rates of loans go up, the lender can foreclose borrower's property at a distressed price based on fraud (which has both criminal and civil penalty).
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answered on Jun 7, 2024
If government has strong entanglement in the business (e.g., they benefit from the business in anyway), under free speech clause, 1st Amendment, they cannot deny their service based on your review.
But, if they are private business, you have no protected constitutional right against them.
To conduct a trustee sale of my homes. At the time of the trustee sale he was no longer the trustee.
answered on Jun 7, 2024
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As long as the interest of the clients are not adverse to each other, he can represent both of them. The lawyer must reasonably believes that she can represent both clients without conflict of interests. Or else, a written consent is required by each of the... View More
As a landlord I want to break my tenants lease because they won’t agree to me raising the rent. Can I write my own document saying i’m ending the lease? Or do I need to get an actual lawyer to write up a termination. Thank you.
answered on Jun 8, 2024
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There is a huge difference between a commercial and a residential lease. (This information is missing in your question).
Residential lease:
A good cause for eviction is required in many cities or properties. Give a 30-day notice of the increase... View More
I am the only heir/successor trustee of my mom's revocable trust. I want to change the deed at the REG/rec in LA, ca, from my mom as primary trustee (SHE died in 2/24) to me (the only successor trustee) as SOLE owner.
2. DO other forms go with (need to be filed with) the... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2024
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The revocable trust can be revoked by the trustor (your mom) and not by trustee or beneficiary. The only person who can transfer the trust assets from trust to your name, is your mother as long as she is alive.
When the trustor passes away, the trust... View More
I cant continue paying after principal adjustment worst the new servicer have modified the payment history, went back 10 years before their time(access fees) the balanced in not correct what are my options. or where do I stand. Calfha reconvenyance the property back to me.
answered on Jun 4, 2024
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You can talk to the bank about the miscalculation of your loan balance. If there is a dispute about the amount of the balance, you can file a complaint and ask for declaratory judgment in addition to accounting.
I recommend you talk to a foreclosure... View More
before the foreclosure the loan was force to be delinquent is very noticeable where the funds were at times applied, reverse, and them gone, I had no idea about the foreclosure, and I never lost contacted with BofA to the point of I was trick to signed docs and a loan modification was borned, even... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2024
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It seems that a foreclosure was done on your property without any notices, and there were unauthorized withdrawals from your account. An attorney needs to track the bank's conduct to see if there was a wrongful foreclosure.
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I signed my lease and paid deposit and first months rent before the final walk through of my apartment. When I went to move in and do the final walk through, there were dead roaches on the floor, the apartment was dirty and the whole complex full of weeds. I did not move into the unit because I... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2024
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If there is infestation of roaches or unhabitable situation in the property, you can cancel the lease. The landlord has a duty to deliver the property to tenant in a proper and habitable situation.
Consult with an attorney to figure out if the situation... View More
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